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Hinton Ampner Garden

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A restored eighteenth century house with a twentieth century garden. The garden was made by Ralph Dutton (Lord Sherbourne), who wrote a book on Hinton Ampner: A Hampshire Manor (Batsford, 1968). He also wrote a history of the English Garden (1937). Mea Allen described its 'one of Britain's great gardens to be seen if you can. A classical beauty of layout and ornament'. Ownership then passed to the National Trust. The garden has walks and terraces with hedges, topiary, ornaments and excellent planting. Dutton explained that 'my interest lies more in shrubs than in flowers' what above all I want from a garden is tranquility'. In his history of the English Garden Dutton remarks that William Robinson brought about 'an overwhelming improvement' in the standard of gardening and 'his honours are perhaps shared by Gertrude Jekyll' (p.99).
Address - Bramdean, nr Arlesford, Hampshire, England, SO24 0LA
Opening times - Mid March to early November. Saturday to Wednesday. Open 11am to 5pm.
Admission - Adult House & Garden £7.85, Garden only £6.85 (prices include voluntary gift aid donation)
Website - Visit the Hinton Ampner Garden website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Ralph Dutton

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  • almost 3 years ago pete said

    The editorial quotes Dutton as saying "...above all I want from a garden is tranquillity".

    That is what Hinton gives you. The flowers are beautiful, the views are sublime. Sit and watch the world go by.

    (4.0/5)
  • over 4 years ago Adam hodge said

    Beautiful views across the rolling Hmpshire hills. Lots of different styles to enjoy,with some well designed 'walks', herbaceous borders and shrubberies. Well amintained.
    Well worth a visit. Add it to a visit to the Hilliers Arboretum if you have time

    (4.0/5)

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